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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.13, 364.51 and 146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.13, 364.51 and 146.92 is: 220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.13 : 364.51 = 146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.13/364.51 = 146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.13x = 364.51 × 146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.13x = 53,553.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,553.81/243.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.27

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